California's not just for people anymore

Kudos to the California Fish and Wildlife Commission for recently providing full protection for wolves under their state’s Endangered Species Act. I hope they strictly enforce the actions.

All western states, including Montana, should take similar measures. There is plenty of space for both people and wildlife. Non-lethal predator deterrents do work, and wolves are not aggressive towards humans. There is simply no valid reason not to allow wolves to be where they should be.

Aside from wolves, it is imperative that we quickly energize movements to prevent the extinction of both the wolverine and lynx south of Canada. Both species are in dire shape and require immediate and heavily enforced protection.

Long ago, I was fortunate to see both species while in Glacier National Park. The wolverines were always active and never a threat, and the lynx were absolutely beautiful.

They now need our help. Please voice your caring opinions about the future of lynx and wolverines to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Department and your state representatives before it's too late. Thank you.

Tom Petrillo

Essex